r171

OK, so I've done a lot of searching and I still haven't satisfied my question with regard to R171 SLKs: Is the SLK55 worth the extra over a SLK350 as a daily driver for someone on a budget? SLK55 is obviously the faster car, but that's not the question. I've driven a 350 and I found it...

Hi all, can anyone put up an image of the air scoop/water drain that sits above the battery please. My friend has a SLK 55 amg (2005) and has noticed that his air scoop has a big hole that you could get your hands through, but looks to me that it should have some sort of leaf catcher filter in...

Just wondering what grade/brand of engine oil those of you with an SLK 280 (R171) use ?? I've just bought one for my wife & would like to change the oil & filter so I know it's running the correct oil for my own peace of mind ! Any help would be appreciated Cheers Mark

Circumstances have put us in the position of being able to have a third (fun) car. A previous attempt at having a fun car was not too successful as we bought a gorgeous bright red Z4 2.5. Unfortunately this had a serious well known problem with sticky steering so it was swiftly got rid of...

Hi Guys, I have been hunting round the net For info/examples of this and i cannot find anything about it. Currently I have my Secondary cats and Resonator removed and in place I have a Fabricated X pipe made of 2.75in Stainless (zero drone). And it sounds Lovely and the volume is nice (esp...

Had these sitting the garage for a long while. Original wing mirror covers from when I upgraded mine to facelift ones. Come with indicators - were working fine when I took them off the car (don't have car still to test). Have cleaned them up a bit but have a few small marks as you would...

Mercedes Benz SLK 350 First Registered 17/10/2007, one owner. Factory fit options 7G-Tronic automatic transmission Obsidian Black with Orient Beige leather Parameter Steering, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Parktronic, Airscarf, Rain sensing wipers, Tyre pressure loss warning...

Coming from an Elise to a Merc I didn't expect to be finding leaks like this. Anyway, I've found the problem, both drain tubes at either side of the boot were full, so blocked. I took a hose into the drivers side after feeding some coaxial cable down as far as I could and poking around. The...

Anyone have any idea how much this would cost? Tempted to get the bonnet done as well. Will probably get it done later in the year, I just bought an important little ring and am slightly pennyless :)

Partner currently has an R171 SLK with 16" wheels, for which she has a set of winter tyres (225/45 at front, 245/40 at rear - same sizes as the standard summer tyres). Now planning on replacing with an R172. Will the winter tyres from the R171 fit on the R172 - possibly on a set of "winter...

I was wondering if anyone has had the problem of their SLK R171 doors dropping? Mine is just 3 years old, and I took it into the dealer due to the window not rising completely (a few mm out) and thus allowing wind noise, and water to get in. The dealer told me its because the door is dropped...

Hello all, Looking for R171 SLK 55 with the following: - Max 3 owners (including you) - Airscarf - Parking sensors - Max mileage 85k - Full Service History - Good condition, well looked after - Any colour considered but prefer either Black or White. Email: [email protected]...

Should hopefully be picking up at the weekend, it's my first Mercedes!

Anyone had any problems with the plastic headlamps discolouring? Mine were pretty bad when I bought the car ('05 350). I used a Meguiars headlamp lens renovation kit which cleaned them up pretty well but now after a few weeks in the sun they're starting to discolour again. Seems to be UV...

Hi All I have an SLK R171 05 plate and the rear quarter window on the passenger side does not meet with the front window when raised..resulting in water coming through the gap.especially when you wash it. I have tried normalising the windows but the problem persists. Has anyone...

Just upgrading the brakes on my SLK 350 R171 to EBC Ultimax discs and Redstuff pads.......got the usual problem with tatty, rusty calipers and caliper bolts. I'm going to repaint the calipers, just wondered if anyone could tell me if there's any reason why I can't replace the rusty caliper bolts...

Just bought an R171 SLK 350 and decided to replace the number plates with some private ones from one of my other cars. Big problem as on the rear plate I couldn't shift 3 out of 4 retaining bolts. One eventually sheared leaving part of the bolt flush with the top of the fixing. Anyone got any...

Cup holder unit for SLK R171. Simple to fit in place of cubby hole or replace a broken unit. Fully working in great condition. Part number A 171 680 02 14 9116 £40 delivered.

Hi Guys, My SLK55 is not running smoothly, only notice it at idle, there is a very slight vibration from the engine I think. Any idea what it might be? Car is a 2007 with around 21K miles. Thanks, Jo.

After 7 years away I have just purchased a R171 and if any one wantes to help a returnee I woudl be very greatfuk to know where I can get an OEM one cheaply.